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By *umfun24 OP   Man
5 weeks ago

wilmslow

Who’s doing parkrun? Which one is your favourite?

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By *athomMan
5 weeks ago

South Coast

‘What with these feet ?’ (Ronnie Barker Sketch😊)

Just moved to new area,they are lining up in the park now- I will join up soon 🏃

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By *ellsOMan
5 weeks ago

hull

I am, my local one is called Peter Pan in Hull, the course isn't the best but the people are wonderful, parkrun #177 for me today

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By *umfun24 OP   Man
5 weeks ago

wilmslow


"‘What with these feet ?’ (Ronnie Barker Sketch😊)

Just moved to new area,they are lining up in the park now- I will join up soon 🏃"

From here? (Porridge, episode one, the medical)

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By *oiluvfunMan
5 weeks ago

Birmingham

I’m doing Penrith Parkrun, and today will be my 100th! Really pleased to hit this milestone! 😎

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By *hamallamadingdongMan
5 weeks ago

London

Never done one. I've only just started jogging due to the weather being nice.

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By *umfun24 OP   Man
5 weeks ago

wilmslow


"I’m doing Penrith Parkrun, and today will be my 100th! Really pleased to hit this milestone! 😎"

Great achievement. Brilliant. Enjoy.

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By *umfun24 OP   Man
5 weeks ago

wilmslow


"Never done one. I've only just started jogging due to the weather being nice."

Don’t let your imagination put you off. There will be loads there that just walk. It’s a great way to start. Run, jog or walk as much as you like. There’s no competition except for yourself and maybe the first 2 or 3 to finish, but I’ve never seen them.

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By *hamallamadingdongMan
5 weeks ago

London


"Never done one. I've only just started jogging due to the weather being nice.

Don’t let your imagination put you off. There will be loads there that just walk. It’s a great way to start. Run, jog or walk as much as you like. There’s no competition except for yourself and maybe the first 2 or 3 to finish, but I’ve never seen them. "

Cheers for the advice 👍🏾☺️

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By *orfolk NaturistMan
4 weeks ago

Near by, West Norfolk

Done may park runs and wear ladies gym shorts, capri or leggings. Plus I run a lot locally. Again in ladies gym wear. No bulge and tight.

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By *umfun24 OP   Man
4 weeks ago

wilmslow

Morning. Come on, let’s get out there and get it done !! It’s good for us. Honestly.

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By *ancman44Man
4 weeks ago

Manchester

Not done one for a while be nice to meet fellow fabbers. Only done Wythie park and another while away on holiday

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By *ilva69Man
4 weeks ago

stockport

Wythenshawe park

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By *rightonsteveMan
4 weeks ago

Brighton - even Hove!

I’ve been thinking of doing the one at Seaford.

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By *umfun24 OP   Man
4 weeks ago

wilmslow


"Wythenshawe park "

One of the friendliest

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By *aomilatteCouple
4 weeks ago

Midlands


"I’m doing Penrith Parkrun, and today will be my 100th! Really pleased to hit this milestone! 😎"

At another parkrun we met one of the regular volunteers from the Penrith parkrun, small world!

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By *aitonelMan
4 weeks ago

Liverpool

Fuck no

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By *umfun24 OP   Man
4 weeks ago

wilmslow


"Fuck no"

A fair point, well made. 🤣

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By *oiluvfunMan
4 weeks ago

Birmingham


"I’m doing Penrith Parkrun, and today will be my 100th! Really pleased to hit this milestone! 😎

At another parkrun we met one of the regular volunteers from the Penrith parkrun, small world! "

It is indeed a small world!

There was a party over from the North East a while back, and one of the ladies had a t-shirt on, with “Looking for a man at Penrith Parkrun” and a phone number on the back of it……🤭

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By *art1968Man
4 weeks ago

stafford

Isabel Trail in Stafford this morning for me

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By *oyoteUglyWoman
4 weeks ago

Somewhere dark and gloomy

I'd love to but my running enthusiasm seems to just be mon-fri.

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By *umfun24 OP   Man
4 weeks ago

wilmslow


"Isabel Trail in Stafford this morning for me "

How was it? As I recall, an out and back? Busy and a little cramped, but friendly enough.

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By *arriedfun69Man
3 weeks ago

Bedford

Off in a few minutes to Parkrun …anyone else up?

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By *evilinyouMan
3 weeks ago

Bristol

Run....me....park..... Behave yourself 😜

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By *aomilatteCouple
3 weeks ago

Midlands

One running, one volunteering.

No volunteers = no parkrun

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By *umfun24 OP   Man
2 weeks ago

wilmslow


"One running, one volunteering.

No volunteers = no parkrun "

Can I ask, what do you think is a good volunteer ratio? When I first started, I recall being asked to volunteer at least once a year, and so I generally wait until I have a niggle or injury and then volunteer. This has me above 1 in 50, but it feels low and I’m thinking maybe I should just volunteer more.

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By *ayne2026Woman
2 weeks ago

l

If Sharon Davies has anything to do with it, (due to legal action), then trans people won't be allowed to do parkrun at all.

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By *attieTV/TS
2 weeks ago

Nottingham

Done a few local ones, Wollaton Hall is my favourite so far, lovely views around the lake.

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By *ocialablechapMan
2 weeks ago

Paphos and also SW UK


"Never done one. I've only just started jogging due to the weather being nice."

Get out there Shams.

Less nervous than a new fab meet!

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By *ocialablechapMan
2 weeks ago

Paphos and also SW UK


"If Sharon Davies has anything to do with it, (due to legal action), then trans people won't be allowed to do parkrun at all."

Sorry but without getting political, no she won't.

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By *umfun24 OP   Man
2 weeks ago

wilmslow


"If Sharon Davies has anything to do with it, (due to legal action), then trans people won't be allowed to do parkrun at all."

Kinda ruins the logo of for everyone, forever, for free ……

I know that there are always some competitive people who go, but for me, it’s a wonderful gathering of everyone, regardless of age, ability or any social or political views. We just gather together, chat briefly to anyone we find ourselves next to, because the event has brought us together, and then disperse like a morning mist, all gone by 10.00am.

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By *rLucky777Man
2 weeks ago

Leeds

Parkruns are great. Everyone should try one at least once. Totally free. All over the world.

Run, walk, jog, take your dog. Doesn’t matter.

I’ve heard doctors have been prescribing parkruns for people.

We need more things like this.

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By *oiluvfunMan
2 weeks ago

Birmingham


"If Sharon Davies has anything to do with it, (due to legal action), then trans people won't be allowed to do parkrun at all.

Kinda ruins the logo of for everyone, forever, for free ……

I know that there are always some competitive people who go, but for me, it’s a wonderful gathering of everyone, regardless of age, ability or any social or political views. We just gather together, chat briefly to anyone we find ourselves next to, because the event has brought us together, and then disperse like a morning mist, all gone by 10.00am.

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I agree with this, and will add; Parkrun is also a good place to meet ladies…..😉

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By *inkShyWoman
2 weeks ago

near Windsor

I always think about it, but I'm not built to run so I stay in bed.

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By *umfun24 OP   Man
2 weeks ago

wilmslow


"I always think about it, but I'm not built to run so I stay in bed."

You absolutely don’t need to run. Many people will walk all of it, every week. There’s a tail Walker, so you never get lost or left. It really is a feel good experience.

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By *appyChap91Man
2 weeks ago

Hull

I've signed up and downloaded the app, so Im a step closer to giving it a go than I was before.

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By *inkShyWoman
2 weeks ago

near Windsor


"I always think about it, but I'm not built to run so I stay in bed.

You absolutely don’t need to run. Many people will walk all of it, every week. There’s a tail Walker, so you never get lost or left. It really is a feel good experience. "

I've signed up, and downloaded my barcode 😊

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By *cott45hullMan
2 weeks ago

Hull

I’m on 60+ parking many at Hull

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By *k_123Man
2 weeks ago

Preston

I love park run but just wish they were 10am not 9. Saturday is my only lie in day 😫😫

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By *heSuccubusWoman
1 week ago

Darlington

Parkrun is the best way to start the weekend Had a couple of parkrun socials too. Not exactly conventional, but definitely fun.

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By *ock-a-FillyCouple
1 week ago

Devon

We love a Parkrun too - We’re down in Devon - a long way from everywhere but the outside 🤣

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By *lmost TouchingMan
1 week ago

Wherever I lay my hat.

Anyone run the Delamere park run?

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By *umfun24 OP   Man
7 days ago

wilmslow

Hopefully you will go along and enjoy one. For me, it has very little to do with the actual running, it’s a real positive weekend boost. I live alone and work from home and so it’s great to be part of something busy and positive, without the pressure to engage with everyone or pressure to be “great” like so many other things seem to require. I can bimble around, have brief conversations with anyone, say hello to marshals and dogs and other participants, even go for a coffee afterwards if I want. I think it’s mentally and physically healthy.

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By *aomilatteCouple
7 days ago

Midlands


"One running, one volunteering.

No volunteers = no parkrun

Can I ask, what do you think is a good volunteer ratio? When I first started, I recall being asked to volunteer at least once a year, and so I generally wait until I have a niggle or injury and then volunteer. This has me above 1 in 50, but it feels low and I’m thinking maybe I should just volunteer more. "

Any volunteering is good, some are there every week and never volunteer. 1 in 10 would be very good. It's actually very enjoyable

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By *ungLewisMan
7 days ago

West of Exeter

Love parkrun.

I mostly do Haldon (hills!) or Exmouth (flat and packed!)

I will get to the 250 soon!

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By *upra1Man
6 days ago

essex area

I done one in rendalsham forest on saturday. More park walking rather than park running but i done it.

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By *portyGuyMan
3 days ago

Burbage

Omg small world

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